Centro Panamericano de Idiomas - Spanish language school in Heredia, Costa Rica |
1 - Language School Overview :
Centro Panamericano de Idiomas (CPI) is the only Spanish immersion school in Costa Rica to offer the same high quality program at 3 fully staffed and equipped sites: Heredia (suburb), Monteverde (cloud forest), Flamingo(beach).
Homstay and non-homestay accommodations are available. Study four hours per day or register for the 5 and a half hour intensive program available at the Heredia and Monteverde sites. The minimum stay is one week; however, students staying longer may divide their time between the campuses.
CPI offers specialized seminars for medical professionals, social workers and business people. Additionally, CPI is experienced in programs for teenagers (Soccer Camp and Summer Camp) and caters to middle school, high school and college groups.
With 15 years of experience CPI is your best option in Costa Rica!
2 - Location :
CPI HEREDIA, in the small town of San Joaquin de Flores, a suburb near the major cities of Heredia, Alajuela and San Jose, is the perfect location for students wishing to experience the true culture of Costa Rica yet wanting access to metropolitan areas; Heredia is 10 minutes by bus, Alajuela 15 minutes by bus and San Jose 30 minutes by bus.
CPI MONTEVERDE is located in the Monteverde zone, about 1 mile from the small Costa Rican town of Santa Elena. The Monteverde Cloud Forest consists of various reserves and is one of the most visited sites in Costa Rica. The Monteverde Reserve is renowned as "one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the new world tropics."
CPI FLAMINGO, on the Guanacaste coast, it is the perfect location for beach lovers. The white sands and blue waters are irresistible, and students have the unique opportunity to study Spanish and vacation at the same time.
3 - Teaching :
Minimum age of student :
18
Maximum Number of Students per class :
4 Students
Average Number of Students per class :
2 Students
Lesson duration :
90 minutes
Levels of learning :
beginner
4 - CSN, Bildungsurlaub, University Credits:
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Universities |
: New Mexico State University Transfer Credits |
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6 - Example Courses:
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| Intensive |
1 Weeks |
>20 Weeks |
| Business |
1 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
| One to one |
1 Weeks |
>20 Weeks |
| Medical Spanish |
2 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
| Social Work Spanish |
3 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
| High School Groups |
1 Weeks |
5 Weeks |
| University Groups |
1 Weeks |
>20 Weeks |
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10 - Price Example :
Language Course :
Intensive Course , 2 Weeks , 10 Lessons / Weeks
Price Language Course
680 Euro €
Accommodation :
Host Family , Single Room
Price Accommodation :
360 Euro €
11 - School Contact Details:
Address :
P.O. Box 151-3007 San Joaquin de Flores
Zip / Postal Code :
151-3007
Contact person :
Oscar Cruz
Important : Please note that the information on this profile is provided by the school and is for general information pruposes only. All data is subject to change and error and must be confirmed directly with the school.